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A review by Jeremy Hirsch of Cantanti Project's production of Orlando (The National Opera Center, February 19, 2017):

The standout of the evening was soprano Joyce Yin, who skirted the pitfalls of the potentially pitiful Dorinda, never losing her essential optimism and cheer while erecting a captivating character arch. The audience meets Dorinda with sock puppets on both hands: her closest confidants. It turns out the puppets also cover a bandage hiding self-inflicted cutting scars revealing a darkness in the character never overtly shown during the drama. Beaten but not broken, Ms. Yin’s Dorinda triumphs through humor and force of will to realize that she is worthy of love and respect and will settle for no less.

Ms. Yin’s deft characterization was matched by her fearless singing, particularly in her aria “Quando spieghi i tuoi tormenti” that begins act II. Handling the exposed coloratura with delicacy and grace, Ms. Yin managed her light soprano expertly. Her act III aria “Amor e qual vento” showed Dorinda in her full capacity. With Despina-like cleverness tempered by a genuine nature and newfound moral acuity, Ms. Yin’s Dorinda triumphed over timidity and pity, with her final cadenza launching her into her newly realized life.

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One really should not commit to learning a Bach piece in less than a week without looking at the score first because #chromatics 👀 .
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What does one do the day after wrapping a show? Go to a coaching for the next one 🤓 #lifeafterlacalisto .
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Congratulations to EVERYONE on a beautiful run of La Calisto with @dellarteopera 🐻✨🏹 So proud of the work we did & so thankful for the friendships formed. All stelle & until our paths cross again!! .
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